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About Zum
Industries
Data & Analytics
Automotive & Transportation
Consumer Software
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$368.8M
Headquarters
Redwood City, California
Founded
2015
Overview
Zum provides a transportation solution specifically designed for school children, focusing on efficiency and environmental sustainability. The company operates a fleet that includes electric vehicles, aiming to reduce carbon emissions. Zum's platform utilizes analytics to optimize transportation operations, featuring an app that allows parents, drivers, and schools to track the location of buses and students in real-time. This enhances safety and provides transparency, while also saving time and costs for both schools and parents. The platform includes tools for fleet management and route optimization, ensuring that drivers can avoid traffic and cater to individual student needs. Zum differentiates itself from competitors through its commitment to safety, transparency, and sustainability, as well as its focus on cost and time savings. The company's goal is to provide a reliable and eco-friendly transportation service that meets the needs of students, parents, and schools.
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Zum secured contracts with major districts like Virginia Beach and Millard Public Schools.
- The company is recognized as one of the fastest-growing in the Americas.
- Rising demand for sustainable and transparent transportation solutions benefits Zum's business model.
What critics are saying
- Emerging startups in school transportation could threaten Zum's market share.
- Data privacy concerns may lead to backlash from parents and communities.
- Labor shortages could impact Zum's ability to hire and retain qualified drivers.
What makes Zum unique
- Zum offers a tech-driven platform for real-time tracking and transparency.
- The company integrates electric vehicles to promote sustainability in school transportation.
- Zum's platform optimizes routes using AI and machine learning for efficiency.
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Funding
Total Funding
$368.8M
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Funded Over
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6 month growth
↑ 2%1 year growth
↑ 3%2 year growth
↑ 4%District of Over 63,000 Students Joins National Movement for Safer, More Reliable RidesREDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) has awarded a three-year technology contract to Zūm, the leader in modern student transportation, to provide a single integrated platform to power the district's school transportation. This partnership signals VBCPS's commitment to a safe, efficient, transparent and more equitable solution for students and families
Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) has awarded a three-year technology contract to Zūm to provide a single integrated platform to power the district's student transportation.
Recognition Marks Third Year in A Row Zum Has Appeared on Prestigious ListREDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Financial Times announced that Zūm has been named to its annual "The Americas' Fastest Growing Companies List," a recognition that supports Zum's position as the leader in modern student transportation. Zum ranks No. 28 on this year's list of the top 300 companies and is the highest-ranking company in the Logistics Transportation category. This is the third year in a row that Zum has been named to this prestigious list of innovative leaders across North, South, and Latin America
Palm Springs Unified School District partners with Zūm to modernize student transportation.
Existing drivers and new candidates are welcome at March 25-26 event in preparation for 2025-26 school yearREDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Zūm, which has been awarded a four-year student transportation contract with Millard Public Schools beginning in the 2025-26 school year, will host a two-day hiring event for school bus drivers and attendants on Tuesday, March 25 and Wednesday, March 26 at Marriott Courtyard Omaha La Vista (12560 Westport Parkway, LaVista, Nebraska) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT
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About Zum
Industries
Data & Analytics
Automotive & Transportation
Consumer Software
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$368.8M
Headquarters
Redwood City, California
Founded
2015
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